Course/Item ID
23FC010771
Starting Date
07 Jan 2023
Maximum No. of students
40
Ages
12-25
Price
HK$600.0
Applicant Date of Birth: 01 Jan 1997 to 31 Dec 2011
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 Hong Kong Lacrosse
Development Academy (Female)
2022/2023
 

 
Academy Summary
The Hong Kong Lacrosse Development Academy (DA) is directed towards developing lacrosse in Hong Kong. This programme is designed so that participants receive year-long, top level instruction and support preparing them for the next step in their development and achievements.

Athletes will be divided into different groups, so athletes will experience instruction and level of play that is most appropriate for their age and background.

Rationale and Intent

One of the main goals of the Hong Kong Lacrosse Association (HKLA) is to improve the calibre of lacrosse and to enhance the popularity of the sport in Hong Kong. The HKLA is committed to achieving this goal, and the introduction and development of youth lacrosse programme such as the Development Academy is a key strategy to that end. This programme will serve as talent identification for the Hong Kong Lacrosse Young Athlete Lacrosse Scheme and Under 20 Representative Team.

Academy Objectives
 To provide athletes with the opportunity to enhance their skills and abilities and to prepare them for international competition.
 To provide athletes with lacrosse skill development opportunities through on field preparation and competition.
 To provide athletes with the opportunity to improve their strength and conditioning as to enhance their on-field performance.

Target
FEMALE Aged Between 11-17 years old

Program Term
- Fall Term – Mid Sept 2022 till Mid Dec 2022
- Spring Term – Mid Jan 2023 till End of May 2023
- Summer Term – Mid June 2023 till End of Aug 2023


Application Date
 Application will begin at least 2 weeks before the start date of each term
 Any athletes who meet the above requirement could apply for the program anytime, however, no reduction of program fee will be granted

Tryout
All applicants will go through a tryout. Players will be divided into different groups based on the result of the tryout.
The tryout will consist of skills testing, physical testing, etc.
Tryout Date – TBD


Program Fee
 A program fee of 600HKD per term will be required to cover basic training costs
 Financial arrangements for tournaments will be communicated prior to the selection of the squad.

Division of Groups
1. Junior Division – Aged 11-13
2. Youth Division – Aged 14-17
*Coaches may advice players to change groups as deemed necessary (e.g. skills, physicality, etc.)


Practice Time & Location:
Please refer to the Course Description
**Practice time and location may be altered as deemed necessary


Academy Participation
 All athletes are expected to participate in all scheduled training, development and evaluation sessions
 Athletes will be selected to participate in specific competitions (e.g. HK Lacrosse Open Youth Festival Tournament, etc.)


Athlete Requirement
 All applicants must be a HKLA member. Please register your HKLA membership at http://www.hklax.org/register_landing.php
 Athletes in the Development academy will be continuously monitored, if player is found to be deficient in the areas of character, commitment and attitude, this could lead to being removed from the programme.


Equipment Arrangement
- Athletes in the program must prepare their own lacrosse stick. Those players who do not have their own sticks, can buy their stick through the following website: https://eshop.hklax.org/

Apparel
Players could buy the program pinnie with a fee of HKD150.
In addition, all players in this program could purchase our logo T-shirt with a discounted price of HKD100.


Potential Tournament & Competition

- Youth Festival tournament in Hong Kong Lacrosse Open
- Hong Kong 6s League (Youth Division), or
- Other competition

Program Certificate

- All athletes who are under 18 in the program will receive a certificate
- Please email to [email protected] to request the certificate

 
 Special Arrangement

If a session is cancelled due to coronavirus, field closure or any other special reasons, there may not be any make-up sessions. If deemed necessary, an online teaching session will be held instead. Teaching includes rules explanation, tactical/technical teaching, self-training guides, etc. This special arrangement will be announced by email or other methods to all participants in advance.


Contact
Kelvin Mak
Development Manager
(852) 63317307
[email protected]